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Billy Turner, the man accused of killing Lorenzen Wright, expected back in court Feb. 11
The man who is charged in the death of Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies star Lorenzen Wright will have his first court appearance of the year today.
Family of Linda Collins speak out on new charges suspect faces
A woman accused of killing former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins now faces even more charges.
NY Civil Rights attorney files lawsuit against Mississippi following uproar in state prisons
Their legal action comes after two weeks of riots that left 5 inmates dead inside state prisons, including three deaths at Parchman.
3 suspects wanted in Memphis home invasion
Police are looking for three suspects they say broke into a woman’s home near Whitney Avenue while she and her mother were sleeping on Saturday.
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Suspect in custody following deadly shooting at Dyersburg apartment complex
A man is in police custody for a fatal shooting at the Peachtree Park Apartments in Dyersburg Sunday.
MPD officer injured after woman crashes into squad car, police say
A Memphis police officer is recovering after being hit by a woman who police said had been driving under the influence.
SCSO corrections officer arrested for assaulting his wife, deputies say
A Shelby County corrections officer was arrested Sunday morning, facing accusations of assaulting his wife.
Detective misconduct involved suspect in case of tortured, murdered chemist
Disturbing new information has been released about the murder case investigated by a former Memphis Police Lieutenant.
Collierville Police investigating shooting at apartment complex
Collierville Police Department is investigating after a shooting at an apartment complex left one person injured Friday.
Man sentenced 133 years for murder in 2016 Zodiac Park shooting
A Mid-South judge has sentenced the man accused of shooting and killing a 16-year-old girl in Zodiac Park back in 2016 to 133 years in prison.
Missing 13-year-old from Mississippi found safe
Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are searching for a missing and endangered 13-year-old girl.
Man accused of drilling screw into hand of kidnapping, robbery victim, police say
A man is recovering after he was kidnapped, beaten and robbed by four suspects Thursday afternoon in East Memphis, according to an affidavit.
MDOC contracts with private prison to house Parchman inmates in wake of recent violence
MDOC says they’re taking steps to maintain order in the wake of the recent unrest in the state prison system.
Psychologist weighs in on murder charge for teen at heart of viral ‘Chauncy’s Chance’ campaign
Chauncy Black and his brother, Timothy, are now charged with second degree murder after opening fire at a car in Cordova and killing their neighbor.
DA says no charges will be filed against former MPD detective accused of having sexual contact with murder suspect
Thursday, Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich announced former MPD homicide detective Eric Kelly's actions did not violate the law.
MPD releases video of suspects wanted in connection with shooting at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Memphis police need your help identifying suspects wanted in connection to a shooting in the employee parking lot at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Mother of murdered truck driver speaks after person of interest is charged
Two Tennessee families are grieving after a young truck driver was murdered in his cab in Shelby County.
Police investigating after shots fired on Sam Cooper Blvd.
Memphis police are investigating after shots were fired on Sam Cooper Boulevard Thursday afternoon.
Second man found guilty in 2017 Whitehaven murder
A Whitehaven man was convicted Wednesday on first-degree murder charges in the robbery and shooting death of an acquaintance in 2017, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
Person of interest now charged with murder after man found dead inside parked semi
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old James Huddleston is charged with several felonies, including first-degree murder.
Former inmate shares his experience while locked up in Parchman
From violence that broke out last week to prison lock-downs, the spotlight continues to shine on the state of Mississippi prisons.
Woman says her pleas to MDOC warning of gang activity, corruption in Parchman were ignored
The woman is claiming her incarcerated brother and other inmates knew of the Parchman riot plans back in December.
Inaccurate gang names in MDOC database lead to questions
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has a gang database that lists errors in gang names that may have been there for years.
Person of interest for deadly shooting on I-269 turned himself in, SCSO says
Authorities with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department released an update about a deadly shooting on a local interstate.
Anti-gang legislation expected to be filed again in Mississippi Legislature
Mississippi lawmakers will soon have another opportunity to pass what's been called an "anti-gang" bill.
MPD detective retires amid allegations of sexual contact with murder suspect
A former Memphis Police detective is accused of having sexual contact with the suspect in a murder case.
Trucker shot, killed on I-269; detectives searching for person of interest
After a trucker was found shot to death in a tractor-trailer on I-269 Wednesday morning, Shelby County Sheriff’s detectives are now searching for the person they believe is responsible.
Woman shot, killed in Parkway Village
A woman was shot and killed Wednesday in Parkway Village, according to Memphis Police.
Police identify shooting victim found dead in car near Audubon Park on New Year’s Eve
Officers responded to a “man down” call near Cherrydale and Broadmore near Audubon Park around 10:40 p.m. Dec. 31.
Mid-South woman files class action lawsuit against Ring after camera hacked in daughter’s bedroom
Ashley LeMay first spoke with WMC Action News 5 in early December. She says the camera was only up for a few days before someone hacked the device.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen and brother now charged with murder in connection with neighbor’s death
According to an affidavit, the brothers claimed they returned fire at a car that shot at them first. Their neighbor, Kaleb Wakefield, was shot and killed outside his home.
Affidavit: Man pours lighter fluid on woman during argument
A Memphis man faces serious charges after dousing a woman with lighter fluid during an argument.
52-year-old Memphis man pleads guilty to raping 11-year-old girl
A Memphis man on trial for raping an 11-year-old girl has changed his plea in the case.
Person found shot near local Walgreens parking lot, MFD says
Officers with the Memphis Police Department are looking for information after a person was found shot near a Walgreens parking lot.
Credit union security guard bought electronics with stolen debit card, police say
A Memphis security guard has allegedly admitted to credit card fraud after buying electronics from a Best Buy on Germantown Parkway with a woman’s debit card.
Protesters rally for prison reform at Mississippi capitol after deadly riots at state prisons
A lockdown has been lifted for some Mississippi prisons after inmates were killed during multiple riots.
Wooddale High School student charged with burglary, theft of school property
An 18-year-old Wooddale High School student is set to appear in court Wednesday concerning the burglary of Wooddale High School.
2 charged after body found in van in McNairy Co.
Two McNairy County men are behind bars after investigators discovered a man’s body in a van on Lola Whitten Road Jan. 2.
Why was a teacher with a criminal background hired by SCS?
A teacher at Oakhaven Elementary School has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy. WMC Action News 5 revealed the teacher has a criminal history dating back to 1992 at Jacksonville State University.
Police searching for person of interest after 10-year-old boy shot in Memphis
Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are searching for a person of interest after a 10-year-old was shot at a teen party.
Suspect identified in New Orleans Walmart homicide
NOPD is currently investigating a shooting in the 4300 block of Chef Menteur Highway that left one man dead.
Southaven Police Department closer to getting body cameras after controversial deadly shooting
The City of Southaven will take another step towards issuing body cameras to police officers.
Officials release identity of 15-year-old charged in murder of DeSoto Co. woman
The 15-year-old who has been charged for the murder of a DeSoto County woman has been identified.
Friend speaks on death of Cordova shooting victim, 4 charged in investgation
A Memphis teenager who garnered national attention a few years back in a viral Go Fund Me campaign now faces charges connected to the shooting death of his neighbor.
SCSO: Escaped Shelby County inmate captured in Alabama
Jack Kilpatrick, was on the run for 9 hours before being captured in Alabama.
Escaped Miss. inmate arrested in Fayette County, Tenn. according to US Marshals
An inmate who escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary on Saturday has been captured in Tennessee.
POLICE: 19-year-old caught on video punching one-year-old
Police say the man was caught on video punching a child.
Families, friends of inmates - and some inmates themselves - fearful over violence
As state prisons continue to be on lockdown after a week of violence, family members and friends of inmates – as well as some inmates themselves – are feeling helpless and frightened.
State lawmaker says the only way to fix Mississippi’s prison crisis is with money
When the 2020 Legislative Session opens this week in Jackson, one of the very first topics lawmakers will tackle is the Mississippi’s prison crisis.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen, brother arrested in connection with fatal Cordova shooting
A Cordova man was killed Saturday night by shots that weren’t intended for him, according to investigators.
Man arrested, charged in woman’s stabbing death
Keedrin Coopage had warrants for his arrest for first degree murder and aggravated kidnapping.
Miss. prison escapee still on the run
The search continues for Dillion Williams, one of two inmates that escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
One Miss. prison escapee caught, search continues for second
A Mississippi inmate, on the run for at least a day, has been captured, according to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
SCSO: Man killed in Cordova shooting
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Cordova which left one person dead Saturday night.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Hyde Park
A pedestrian was hit by a car in Hyde Park Saturday night.
Police investigating double homicide in Hickory Hill
Memphis police are investigating after two men were shot and killed in Hickory Hill Saturday afternoon.
Suspect on the run following stabbing in Victorian Village
Police are searching for the man they say is responsible for stabbing another man in Victorian Village Saturday evening.
Two inmates escape Mississippi prison after week of violence
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says David May, 42, and Dillion Williams, 27, were discovered to be missing around 1:45 a.m.
Investigators say Gangster Disciples and Vice Lords fighting in state prisons
The violence in state prisons is, for the most part, related to a feud between the Vice Lords and the Gangster Disciples.
15-year-old charged in murder of Miss. woman
A 15-year-old suspect is charged with murder and car theft in the strangulation death of a 59-year-old DeSoto County woman.
1 dead, 1 injured in Elliston Heights shooting
Police responded to a shooting in Elliston Heights Friday night where they found two male victims inside a vehicle.
Police find man shot, killed inside burning vehicle
Memphis police found a man shot dead inside of a burning vehicle Friday evening.